get both .. good to be proficient with different manufacturers and models ... if you have to send one in for service you will have the other ..

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The Glock is striker fired, the Beretta is hammer fired. I dont know if that matters to you, but something to consider. The PX4 has a rotating barrel, i should know more about that, but i dont...I just hear people discussing that at the counter, in reference to how that design will hold up. I you were in my shop, i would have you shoot a SR9, and SR9c. After that, you wouldnt be asking about Glock..OR.. Beretta anymore.....

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I don't like the Glock trigger for a SD gun. Unless you get it changed ( via NYC Police Glock trigger mod, et al) , you're likely to shoot your kneecap off. Look for a pistol for SD with a DA trigger pull on the first shot, at least. A DA/SA pistol ( my Sig P-6's , for example) will do this, a Ruger LCR ( or any other DA revolver) will do that, and the Nano , M&P Shield, any S&W sigma pistol or SD series, will do that. Your don't want an "easy" trigger on a loaded concealed gun that you might have to pull out fast.

I don't like the Glock trigger for a SD gun. Unless you get it changed ( via NYC Police Glock trigger mod, et al) , you're likely to shoot your kneecap off. Look for a pistol for SD with a DA trigger pull on the first shot, at least. A DA/SA pistol ( my Sig P-6's , for example) will do this, a Ruger LCR ( or any other DA revolver) will do that, and the Nano , M&P Shield, any S&W sigma pistol or SD series, will do that. Your don't want an "easy" trigger on a loaded concealed gun that you might have to pull out fast.

I tend to agree with your post, Glock leg would be no fun. I never unholster my G20 unless I am going to shoot the gun or unload it. I never take the trigger block safety off unless I am going to shoot it, unless I have unloaded the gun.

Having owned a few Glocks I could never really warm up to them. True they have a reputation for reliability and have about 60% of the LEO market, but ergonomically I never like the way they feel. Berettas on the other hand all feel better in hand be it a full size 92 FS, my favorite 92 FS Compact L, any of the PX4 series, all feel great. Shoot and handle both and see which you prefer. To me a Beretta is a better pistol, it's a safer design, more comfortable and has a reputation for quality that few other makers can match.